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Earlier that year, Jones pulled out of the World Cup in South Africa after his young son was diagnosed with Leukaemia. In November 2011, five year-old Luca died after an 18-month battle with the disease.

Towards the end of last season, Kenny Dalglish agreed to loan the 30 year-old out to Derby County. However manager Nigel Clough was to criticise his 'keeper during his short stint for "demoralising" his team after an early blunder against Bristol City.

Brad Jones in action for Liverpool Reserves against Arsenal

Fast foward to April 2012 and Jones suddenly finds himself in FA Cup build-up week before a highly-anticipated clash against city rivals Everton at Wembley.

The Australia international made his unexpected League debut for Liverpool, after just two appearances in the Carling Cup and Europa League, after Alexander Doni was sent off in the 3-2 win at Blackburn.

Jones hadn't previously been named in Liverpool's matchday squad since Hodgson was manager and Liverpool won against Bolton on New Year’s Day.

With Reina already suspended and fourth choice Peter Gulacsi currently on loan at Hull, Dalglish is now struggling for a substitute keeper against Everton. Only teenagers Tyrrel Belford and Danny Ward are left as cover.